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State Data Shows Racial Divide in Swampscott School Absences
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Swampscott Select Board Proclaims Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Recognizes Town’s Native History

Monica SagerOctober 8, 2026October 8, 202602 mins

The Select Board read a proclamation for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, while recognizing the town’s history. “The town of Swampscott recognizes and honors the Indigenous people who have lived on and…

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Lights, Camera, Action: SHS Hosts Annual Film and TV Summer Camp

Swampscott High School StudentsJuly 30, 2026July 31, 202603 mins

This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection.  Story by Cam Tracy From July 27 to 31, Swampscott…

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60 Summers of Setting Sail in Swampscott

Brendan CassidyApril 2, 2026April 3, 202602 mins

For the 60th summer, Swampscott children and adults will head out into the harbor to learn to sail in a few months time, keeping a tradition going that spans generations….

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Swampscott Select Board Tables Town Administrator Decision as Negotiations Continue

Monica SagerSeptember 4, 2025February 9, 202604 mins

Negotiations for Swampscott’s new town administrator are ongoing, with the Select Board postponing the agenda item at Wednesday night’s meeting. “We are still ongoing negotiations so we will be tabling…

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Middle School Students Take Turn Teaching, Showing Off Science Experiments

Brendan CassidyJune 9, 2026June 10, 202603 mins

Swampscott Middle School student Gavin Campbell had always wanted to incorporate animals into a school project. He finally got his chance this spring as the school held their first science…

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Who Is Running For School Committee?

Monica SagerApril 3, 2026April 5, 2026014 mins

In alphabetical order: Katie Arrington, Martha Driscoll Cesarz, John Giantis Tell us about yourself and your background. Katie Arrington: My name is Katie Arrington. I grew up in Swampscott, as…

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Transgender Day of Visibility Highlights Resilience, Community Support, Ongoing Fight for Equality

Swampscott High School StudentsMarch 31, 2026April 2, 202603 mins

This is a contribution from a Swampscott High School student, as part of the Swampscott Tides Big Blue Student News selection.  Story By Cam Tracy, Graphic By Zoë Bannister March…

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General John Glover Farmhouse Secures Place in Library of Congress 

Monica SagerJanuary 26, 2026February 9, 202604 mins

An official Historic American Building Survey report documenting the General John Glover Farmhouse will be permanently housed in the Library of Congress. The Swampscott Historical Commission, in partnership with preservation…

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Austen at 250: Swampscott Library Draws Crowd for Celebration of Beloved Novelist

Monica SagerDecember 6, 2025December 7, 202505 mins

The Swampscott Public Library celebrated Jane Austen’s 250th birthday on Saturday with a talk and readings by Children’s Library Assistant Julie Butters and her husband, history teacher Bryan Butters.  More…

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Photos of the Week: January 10-16

Monica SagerJanuary 16, 2026July 17, 202602 mins

Much of this week focused on students in Swampscott. The Swampscott High School boys basketball team remains undefeated, after a strong showing against Marblehead High School. Sophomore guard Teddy O’Neill…

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